Townora began in 1868 as a ferry crossing on the Alder River. When the first Town Hall opened in 1904, the council made one promise: any resident could walk in and be heard. That promise still shapes how we work. Only now the front door is also a website, a phone line and a text message.
From ferry crossing to river town
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Farmers and traders settle around the ferry landing that gives the town its first streets.
The first council promises that any resident can walk in and be heard. The front desk has stayed open ever since.
The river rises four metres. The rebuild brings the levee, the water treatment plant and a volunteer rescue service.
From ferry crossing to river town
Our mission is simple: deliver the everyday services residents rely on, fairly, openly and within budget.
Every service works for people who don't use the internet, don't speak English or need extra support.
We explain decisions in plain language and publish our results, including the ones we're not proud of.
Every dollar is budgeted in public, spent against a plan and audited independently each year.
A small town with a big river
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Meet the people who run your council
What residents say about Townora
"I reported a pothole on a Monday and it was filled by Friday. The council even sent me a text message when the crew arrived."
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"Setting up my water account took five minutes online, and the front desk helped my mother do the same in person the next day."
"The Hillside workshop was the first time I felt the town plan was being written with us, not just for us."
"Our community garden grant was approved in three weeks, and staff walked us through every step of the application."
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Property tax can be paid in full, in four quarterly instalments or by monthly direct debit at no extra cost.
Yes. Property tax can be paid in full, in four quarterly instalments or by monthly direct debit at no extra cost.
Yes. Property tax can be paid in full, in four quarterly instalments or by monthly direct debit at no extra cost.
Yes. Property tax can be paid in full, in four quarterly instalments or by monthly direct debit at no extra cost.
Yes. Property tax can be paid in full, in four quarterly instalments or by monthly direct debit at no extra cost.
